DreamHack Las Vegas 2026 — Complete Attendee Guide
DreamHack Las Vegas is one of the world's biggest gaming and esports festivals, bringing 30,000 gamers, streamers, cosplayers, and esports competitors to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring massive LAN tournaments, free-play areas, cosplay competitions, content creator meetups, and an expo hall packed with the latest gaming hardware, DreamHack is paradise for the gaming community.
Quick Info
In This Guide
Registration
World Game Expo / DreamHack Badge Pickup — Location & Hours
Tickets are available on the DreamHack website. BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN party tickets and general admission are sold separately. Badge pickup is at the LVCC registration area. Bring your photo ID and confirmation email or QR code.
Schedule
World Game Expo / DreamHack Show Floor Hours
The BYOC LAN area runs 24 hours for registered LAN participants. Esports tournament finals are typically Saturday evening. The cosplay competition is Saturday afternoon.
Transportation
How to Get to World Game Expo / DreamHack
Parking
The LVCC has large surface lots and a parking garage surrounding the complex. Expect to pay $15–25 per day during major shows. Lots fill up fast — arrive before 9 AM or consider rideshare instead.
Public Transit / Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center station with direct service to Strip hotels from MGM Grand to the Sahara. A single ride is $5 and a full-day pass is $13. During peak convention hours the monorail is often faster than driving.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Uber and Lyft have a designated pickup and dropoff area on Convention Center Drive. Surge pricing is common during morning arrivals and evening departures — stagger your schedule to avoid the rush.
Walking from the Strip
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is about a 15-minute walk from the LVCC. The monorail makes it easy to reach central and south Strip hotels in under 10 minutes.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat During World Game Expo / DreamHack
- In-N-Out Burger — directly across Paradise Rd, walkable in 3 minutes
- Peppermill Restaurant — classic 24-hour Vegas diner, 10-minute walk south on the Strip
- Resorts World — 10-minute walk north with dozens of restaurants including Carversteak and Genting Palace
- Wynn / Encore — 15-minute walk or one monorail stop with world-class dining
- Westgate Las Vegas — connected via skybridge from the LVCC North Hall
- Convention center food courts — available inside the West Hall and Central Hall during major shows
Insider Tips
World Game Expo / DreamHack Tips for First-Timers
- If you are doing BYOC, bring your own PC setup, peripherals, and a power strip. DreamHack provides the network and desk space.
- The BYOC experience is the heart of DreamHack. Even if you are not playing in tournaments, the LAN atmosphere is incredible.
- Cosplay is huge at DreamHack. Whether you are competing or just admiring, the cosplay showcase is a highlight of Saturday.
- Bring a portable charger. Between gaming, streaming, and social media, your phone battery will not last.
- The expo hall has playable demos of upcoming games, hardware showcases, and plenty of free swag from sponsors.
- Schedule time for the esports tournaments. The energy in the arena during tournament finals is electric.
After the Show
World Game Expo / DreamHack After Dark — Nightlife & After Parties
DreamHack attracts a younger, tech-savvy crowd that is ready to experience Las Vegas after the gaming ends. The festival runs late on Friday and Saturday, but the Vegas Strip nightlife goes even later. Whether your crew wants a massive EDM nightclub or a chill bar, the options are endless.
Zouk Nightclub
Nightclub
At Resorts World, a short walk from the LVCC. The cutting-edge production and sound system appeal to the gaming/tech crowd.
XS Nightclub
Nightclub
At Wynn Las Vegas, one monorail stop from the LVCC. The outdoor pool area in May is perfect for decompressing after a day of gaming.
OMNIA Nightclub
Nightclub
At Caesars Palace. The massive production with the kinetic chandelier and LED walls feels like stepping into a video game.
Hakkasan
Nightclub
Five floors at MGM Grand. The variety of rooms means something for everyone in your crew.
World Game Expo / DreamHack — FAQ
Where is DreamHack Las Vegas 2026?
DreamHack Las Vegas 2026 is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
What are the DreamHack Las Vegas 2026 dates?
DreamHack Las Vegas 2026 runs Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10, 2026.
What is BYOC at DreamHack?
BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Computer. It is the LAN party experience where you bring your own PC, monitor, and peripherals to game alongside thousands of other players in a massive hall.
Is DreamHack open to everyone?
Yes. DreamHack is open to the public with general admission tickets. BYOC LAN tickets and tournament entries are sold separately.
What should I bring to DreamHack?
For general admission: comfortable shoes, portable charger, and cash for vendors. For BYOC: your PC, monitor, peripherals, headset, power strip, and ethernet cable.
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